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Article: The limits of CPAP in Alzheimer's patients: new research reveals that CPAP in some Alzheimer's patients diagnosed with OSA may improve cognitive functions, but there are limits to its benefits.(continuous positive airway pressure)(obstructive sleep apnea)
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- January 1, 2008
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OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA) disturbs the sleep of millions of Americans, and patients with Alzheimer's disease are not immune to its prevalence or effects. While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has proven to be an effective treatment for OSA, new research indicates that it may improve the cognitive abilities of dementia patients as well. But experts caution that CPAP is by no means a cure for Alzheimer's, and that the therapy will not be helpful for every Alzheimer's patient.
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